The 2014 BMW 428i is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

The 2014 BMW 428i is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

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The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

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Trade show installers: Bo, left, only first name given, and Mike Jones, right, install mural sized photographs at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The 2013 LA Auto Show public days are Nov. 22- Dec. 1. less

Trade show installers: Bo, left, only first name given, and Mike Jones, right, install mural sized photographs at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The ... more

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The Subaru Legacy concept vehicle is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The Subaru Legacy concept vehicle is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The 2014 BMW 428i is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

The 2014 BMW 428i is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

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The Audi logo is seen on the new 2015 A3 sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

The Audi logo is seen on the new 2015 A3 sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

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The new 2015 Subaru WRX is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The new 2015 Subaru WRX is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The new 2015 Subaru WRX is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The new 2015 Subaru WRX is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The new 2015 Subaru WRX is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The new 2015 Subaru WRX is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The new 2015 Subaru WRX is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The new 2015 Subaru WRX is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The Cadillac logo is seen on the Elmiraj concept car at the Cadillac booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The Cadillac logo is seen on the Elmiraj concept car at the Cadillac booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The Chevrolet corvette logo is seen at the Chevrolet booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The Chevrolet corvette logo is seen at the Chevrolet booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The new 2015 Audi A3 sedan is shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

The new 2015 Audi A3 sedan is shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

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Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management at BMW AG, introduces the 2014 BMW 428i at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

Ian Robertson, Member of the Board of Management at BMW AG, introduces the 2014 BMW 428i at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

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A woman uses her smartphone to photograph the interior of the new 2015 Audi A3 sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

A woman uses her smartphone to photograph the interior of the new 2015 Audi A3 sedan at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

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The new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is introduced at the Chevrolet booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is introduced at the Chevrolet booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The new 2015 Audi A3 sedan is shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 22.

The new 2015 Audi A3 sedan is shown at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to the public on Friday, Nov. 22.

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The Cadillac Elmiraj concept car is shown at the Cadillac booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The Cadillac Elmiraj concept car is shown at the Cadillac booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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A covered 1989 Porsche Turbo Cabriolet is on display outside the Porsche booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

A covered 1989 Porsche Turbo Cabriolet is on display outside the Porsche booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

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The new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is introduced at the Chevrolet booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is introduced at the Chevrolet booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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The new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is introduced at the Chevrolet booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

The new 2015 Chevrolet Colorado is introduced at the Chevrolet booth at the Los Angeles Auto Show on Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013, in Los Angeles.

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Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management at BMW AG, introduces the 2014 BMW 428i at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

Ian Robertson, member of the Board of Management at BMW AG, introduces the 2014 BMW 428i at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

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The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

The Jaguar F-Type Coupe is introduced at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2013.

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Tennis player Maria Sharapova talks about the new Porsche Macan Turbo at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013.

Tennis player Maria Sharapova talks about the new Porsche Macan Turbo at the Los Angeles Auto Show in Los Angeles, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013.

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Trade show installers work at the Connected Car Expo part of the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The 2013 LA Auto Show public days are Nov. 22- Dec. 1.

Trade show installers work at the Connected Car Expo part of the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show at the Los Angeles Convention Center, Monday, Nov. 18, 2013. The 2013 LA Auto Show public days are Nov. 22- Dec. 1.

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The Infiniti Q30 concept vehicle is on display at the Infiniti booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

The Infiniti Q30 concept vehicle is on display at the Infiniti booth at the 2013 Los Angeles Auto Show on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013, in Los Angeles. The auto show opens to public on Friday, Nov. 22.

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Hot cars at the LA Auto Show

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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Auto Show opens to the public Friday after two days of media previews. Here are some of the most buzz-worthy vehicles being introduced at this year’s show:

BMW 4 SERIES CONVERTIBLE

BMW adds a convertible to its 4 Series line of two-door coupes, which debuted over the summer. The 4 Series replaced the 3 Series coupe; BMW is now reserving the 3 Series name for four-door sedans. The convertible, which goes on sale in the U.S. early next year, has a three-piece retractable hardtop that can be automatically lowered in 20 seconds at low speeds. To keep away the chill, the car has optional neck warmers in the driver and passenger seats. As in the 4 Series coupe, there are two engine choices: a turbocharged 2.0-liter four-cylinder with 240 horsepower in the 428i and a 3.0-liter turbocharged inline six-cylinder with 300 horsepower in the 435i. Both have an eight-speed automatic transmission. The 428i is offered as a rear-wheel-drive or an all-wheel-drive, while the 435i is only offered as a rear-wheel-drive. The 428i starts at $49,675, around $8,000 more than the starting price of the coupe. The 435i starts at $55,825.

PORSCHE MACAN

Porsche is entering the fast-growing small SUV market with the Macan. The Macan — the name comes from the Indonesian word for “tiger” — is six inches shorter than its sibling, the Cayenne SUV, but features the same muscular look. It also uses some tricks to look more substantial, like a broad, wraparound hood that encompasses the headlights. Porsche designed two versions: The Macan S, with a new, 3.0-liter V6 engine that gets 340 horsepower and the Macan Turbo, with a new 3.6-liter V6 that gets 400 horsepower. Standard features include an off-road mode, which adjusts the torque, shifter and other functions for off-roading at the touch of a button. There’s an optional air suspension chassis, which can set the vehicle’s ground clearance at three different levels. Porsche says the feature is unique to the Macan among small SUVs. The Macan goes on sale this spring at a starting price of $50,895 for the Macan S and $73,295 for the Macan Turbo. Sales of small luxury SUVs are up 25 percent so far this year, making them the fastest-growing segment in the luxury market.

Ford says its Edge concept vehicle previews the design direction and technology of the company’s future SUVs. The lines on the concept are sharper and more angled than the current Edge, and it adopts the trapezoidal grille shape and narrow headlights of Ford’s newer products. Advanced safety features include an automated parking system that can find and park in a perpendicular space. The system can even be activated remotely, pulling the car out of a tight spot before the driver gets in. The Edge concept also will automatically steer away from obstacles and brake to avoid a collision. The Edge mid-size SUV has recently been overshadowed by Ford’s newer SUVs, including the small Escape and larger Explorer. This will be the Edge’s first full redesign since it was introduced in 2007. The new Edge will also target a global audience — it will be sold in Europe, China and South America for the first time. Ford isn’t yet saying when the new Edge will go on sale, but it’s likely to arrive sometime next year.

The F-Type convertible, which went on sale in the spring, was Jaguar’s first two-seat sports car in 50 years. Now the company’s adding a hardtop version. The 2015 F-Type coupe, which goes on sale this spring, starts at $65,000, or $4,000 less than the convertible. The base model of the all-aluminum coupe — made, in part, from recycled metal — has a 340-horsepower V6 engine and a top speed of 161 mph. For $77,000, buyers can upgrade to a V6 with 380 horsepower and a top speed of 171 mph. At the top of the lineup is the $99,000 F-Type R, which has a 550-horsepower V8 engine and goes from zero to 60 mph in four seconds. It has a top speed of 186 mph. All versions have an eight-speed transmission and a hidden rear spoiler that automatically rises at 70 mph and tucks back in at 50 mph or less. Jaguar’s U.S. sales are up 36 percent so far this year, thanks to the F-Type convertible and the recently redesigned XF sedan.